Former president stumps for Blumenthal in New Haven

Former President Bill Clinton says Richard Blumenthal, who's in a tight race for U.S. Senate against former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, is an honorable man he's known for nearly 40 years.

Former President Bill Clinton says Richard Blumenthal, who's in a tight race for U.S. Senate against former wrestling executive Linda McMahon, is an honorable man he's known for nearly 40 years.

Clinton, appearing at a Sunday rally at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, says Blumenthal has "made a real difference" for Connecticut.

He urged the hundreds who attended to talk to their neighbors and friends and urge them to support the attorney general. Clinton says he's qualified senator "by light years."

President Barack Obama who headlined a fundraiser this month to help fill Blumenthal's campaign coffers. McMahon has pledged to spend as much as $50 million of her own money on her campaign. Clinton was also expected to appear at a fundraiser.